Thank you Alex and Joe for sharing this proposal. We agree that Arbitrum should continue improving its governance processes. However, we see several significant issues with this proposal. First, it significantly overlaps with Entropy’s role. Second, it risks creating an environment of micro-management for existing and new workstreams. Lastly, it lacks quantifiable KPIs to ensure accountability.
Addressing each point individually:
First, Entropy was brought on to “deliver strategic proposals, guide key partners through the DAO processes, and align the priorities of essential stakeholders for the betterment of Arbitrum” (Entropy Advisors: Exclusively Working With Arbitrum DAO), which closely resembles the goals stated in this proposal to “Execute governance operations, designing better systems, documenting the role, and preparing for handoff to OpCo; and Strategic workstream design, building governance processes, executing governance operations, and preparing to hand off leadership to a future workstream steward.
Entropy has already contributed significantly by launching initiatives like the Multi-sig Support Service (MSS) (where both Alex and Joe serve as elected members) the Stylus sprint, the DAO Events Budget (where Joe is involved in). Entropy is also working on a Delegate Code of Conduct & Formalizing DAO Ops proposal and a Unifying Mission, Vision, and Purpose for the DAO. Furthermore, Entropy has also already synced with high-impact DAO initiatives such as the Treasury Management Working Group and the ARDC to enhance alignment and request additional reporting.
Given this overlap, it’s unclear how this proposal distinguishes itself from Entropy’s role and responsibilities, especially as Entropy continues to scale its team to fulfill their mandate.
Expanding on our point of of micro-managing initiatives, we would like to draw attention to Joe’s response to Karpatkey’s comment where they asked,
Joe responded,
This response is presumptive — assuming that existing initiatives focus their reporting calls on the wrong items and Alex & Joe know what should be discussed.
Finally on KPIs, we would like to draw attention to Joe’s response to Duokongcrypto who asked,
Joe responded,
While an NPS-style score can provide a sentiment check, it alone is insufficient. The DAO also needs quantitative metrics to effectively assess the work that it is funding.
We recommend continuing to focus on driving results for your current initiatives, where your time and resources are already committed.